Compaq 233789-371 manual CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 5000 Series

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The CD-ROM drive allows you to read data from a CD or listen to a music CD.

The CD-RW drive allows you to read and write data to a disc(s) for storage, and allows you to listen to music or read data CDs.

The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view your favourite movies, listen to music, or read information from CDs.

If a CD doesn’t play, make sure the drive is closed.

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive (5000 Series)

Note: Your computer must be turned on before you can insert or remove a disc.

1.Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive.

2.Carefully lift the disc from the CD case by holding the disc only by the edges to avoid touching the surface.

3.Place the disc, label side facing up, into the round area of the tray. If the tray contains support tabs, carefully slide the disc under the tabs to position it correctly in the tray.

4.Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to close the drive.

4-14 USING YOUR COMPUTER

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Compaq Presario First Edition February Part Number Page Contents Windows Basics Understanding the System Status Lights Welcome to the Web Common Tasks Glossary Index This Chapter IntroductionWho Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting StartedComputer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics UsedFind Information? Where CanSafety and Comfort SafetyHow Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CDSetting Up Your Computer What’s in Back? 5000 Series What’s in Front? 5000 SeriesWhat’s in Back? 3200 Series What’s in Front? 3200 SeriesPlug In and Go Setting Up Your Computer 5000 SeriesSetting Up Your Computer 3200 Series Setting up Microsoft Windows Setup, Login, and PasswordsLogin,and Passwords SetupRegistration Registering with CompaqRegistering with Microsoft Creating Your User Account RegistrationSetting Up Your Printer 5000 Series Printer SetupSetting Up Your Printer 3200 Series Setting UP Your Computer Windows 3 Basics Features of the Windows Desktop HelpViewing the Windows Desktop Features Windows DesktopUsing the Start Menu Help Accessing Online HelpUsing Your Computer Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Help G and My programme D buttons Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsAssigning.the My programme Button Adjusting the VolumeWaking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to SleepProprietary Internet services such as AOL Mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be readSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode NumbersScroll Mouse Accessing Software and FilesMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersUsing the Diskette Drive 3200 Series Using the Diskette Drive 5000 SeriesDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM, Zip DrivesUsing the Hard Drive Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 5000 SeriesPress the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 3200 SeriesRemoving a Disc from a Drive 5000 Series Removing a Disc from a Drive 3200 SeriesPlaying an Audio CD 5000 Series Playing an Audio CD 3200 Series Model may vary Playing a DVD-ROM MovieIdentifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDsCreating Your Own CDs Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive Inserting a Disk Into the Zip DriveInternet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video CameraWelcome to Web What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOLWeb Searches Searching the Web Using AOLSetting Up Outlook Express E-mail MailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook ExpressReading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content AdvisorRestricting Internet Content Checking Your Registration My Presario Web SitePrint Basics Digital Audio Files Common 6 TasksPrint Basics Using the Menu to PrintPlaying Games on Your Computer GamesSoftware Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DisketteInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Common Tasks Internal Components Upgrading Components Adding Components Computer 7 UpgradesInternal Components Accessing Internal Computer ComponentsUpgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives Upgrading ComponentsTip Upgrading Computer Memory Adding the Optional Hard Drive Adding ComponentsMY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Type and number of expansion slots may vary by model Adding an Expansion or Option CardHelpful Hints Need Some Help?Helpful Hints Entering Bios Cmos SetupUsing the QuickRestore CD QuickRestoreCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Maintenance Wizard to repair the drive Problem persists, run the WindowsDiskette drive light stays on Improperly insertedDisplay Monitor Computer, press the Reset button again CommandsHard Drive Failed DriveInternet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index SymbolsCD-RW2-2, 4-12, 4-14, 7-3 diskette 2-2 MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index Port 2-2 See also Internet